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What is The European Synthetic Turf Organisation (ESTO)?

»» An association formed to ensure quality turf and to provide information to assist clients and end users in sourcing the most appropriate solutions in synthetic turf systems »» A research body that conducts reports, surveys and studies into the use of synthetic turf throughout Europe and across all levels and sports »» A forum to facilitate communication along the business chain, from manufacturers to architects, installers, contractors, test institutes and end users The European Turf Organisation www.theesto.com Synthetic turf: the future of football Synthetic turf is already And in March 2014, the English Football where first division matches widely used across Europe Association took a significant step forward in its support of the surface by are played on synthetic turf * and for a number of sports, confirming that synthetic turf pitches but it is football where the will be permitted in every round of the () significant benefits are FA Cup from 2014/15, a milestone for Russian Tippeligaen (Norway) being realised. the industry in one of Europe’s leading domestic cup competitions. Faroe Islands Premier League Premier League Combatting inclement weather The decision has resulted in increasing conditions and fixture disruption, IFA Premiership (Northern Ireland) Welsh Premier League pressure towards the English Premier increasing community engagement Unibank Premyer Liqasi (Azerbaijan) (Sweden) League and its policies regarding the and providing additional revenue use of the surface, as the widespread streams are all benefits that the League of Ireland (Italy) use of synthetic turf pitches and introduction of synthetic turf can bring (France) Jupiler Pro League (Belgium) advancing technologies makes a strong to clubs, from grass roots right through and valid case for the introduction of (The Netherlands) () to professional level. the surface at all levels of the game. *Source: Synthetic Turf Study Europe 2012 by KPMG

“We have witnessed substantial “Our aim is to provide every team “A synthetic turf pitch is equal »» Over 13,000 full size synthetic growth in the use of synthetic turf with access to a synthetic turf to two or three natural pitches turf pitches were recorded in over recent years and the research pitch, which we initially equate in terms of the frequency of Europe in 2012, three times and case studies compiled by ESTO to approximately an average of use. Unlike natural turf which more than in 2006 are proof of the extensive benefits 60 teams per pitch to meet their is dependent on weather, »» The number of full size available to clubs at all levels.” training or playing requirements.” maintenance and usage, a synthetic turf pitch installs is synthetic turf surface remains the Nigel Fletcher Mark Pover expected to grow by 10% same throughout the year.” Executive chairman, ESTO National facilities and investment manager, per year The FA Patrick Balemans »» Clubs typically utilise synthetic Policy advisor, the KNVB turf 20-40 hours per week, in contrast to 5-10 hours of natural turf

The European Turf Organisation The European Turf Organisation www.theesto.com www.theesto.com ESTO KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

The European Synthetic Turf ESTO Market Report Vision 2020 Organisation was formed to educate In-depth research aimed at showcasing and promote the use of synthetic turf the forecasted growth and potential for and to help clients and end users find synthetic turf to be viewed as the playing the most appropriate solutions in surface for sports, especially football, synthetic turf systems. across all major European countries The ESTO Knowledge Centre contains valuable information and resources that Synthetic Turf Study Europe 2012 cover most areas within the synthetic by KPMG turf industry, from choosing a synthetic Commissioned by ESTO, KPMG carried surface right through to care and out an independent report into the maintenance, as well as advice and financials of synthetic turf, supporting information from some of the leading semi-professional and professional clubs manufactures from within the industry. in making informed decisions regarding Visit www.theesto.com/knowledge-centre the use of the surface Primary research, reports and studies ESTO Fans Concept are available to view and download How football clubs can utilise supporter from the ESTO website. These include: engagement to better educate on the benefits of synthetic turf Mark ET

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SPORTS ADVISORY PRACTICE Synthetic Turf Study

THE ULTIMATE SYNTHETIC TURF GUIDE 2012 / 2013 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide in Europe, 2012

A report on the costs and benefits of using synthetic turf in football stadiums across Europe www.theESTO.com ESTO Scores

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